Patents Assigned to Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
  • Patent number: PP8472
    Abstract: The new plant is readily distinguishable from other Abelai.times.grandiflora as the Abelia described herein does not have the same characteristics as other Abelias in growth habit, or foliage color as described in horticultural literature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Gwaltney
  • Patent number: PP8779
    Abstract: The new plant is readily distinguishable from other Ilex vomtoria as the Ilex described herein does not have the same characteristics as other Ilex in growth habit, or foliage color as described in horticultural literature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry B. Pittman
  • Patent number: PP9056
    Abstract: A new and distinct Raphiolepis indica plant which expresses a very high concentration of anthocyanin in new growth, has larger leaves and attains a larger ultimate size when compared with other commercial varieties in the market class. This plant is superior in development of a dense canopy of attractive coarse texture, with a high concentration of blossoms, but which produces no unwanted seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry B. Pittman
  • Patent number: PP9398
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis indica `Jack Evans`. The new variety is distinct with its thick leathery upturned leaves with revolute margins, bronze new growth, dense and mounding growth hibit, pink semi-double flowers, improved cold hardiness, and increased resistance to leaf spot and fireblight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: James B. Berry
  • Patent number: PP9399
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis indica `Jack Evans`. The new variety is distinct with its large, thick, coriaceous leaves, rust colored tomentose new growth, stout stems, single, white flowers, improved cold hardiness, and increased resistance to leaf spot and fireblight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Flowerwood Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: James B. Berry
  • Patent number: PP10438
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea found as a seeding in a planned cross between the female Azalea `Double Beauty` and the male Rhododendron oldhamii `Fourth of July`. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of an upright, dense, globose shaped plant with attractive semi-double strong pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignees: Robert E. Lee, Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee